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Widener University
Snapshot
Status
Private
Acceptance Rate
88%
SAT Range
1105-1290
ACT Range
22-29
Student/Faculty Ratio
20:1
Total Enrollments
5,416
Total Cost
$69,953
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$32,185
Main Address
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013-5792
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Rankings
Overall Scores
B+
Admissions & Acceptance
A-
Retention & Graduation
B+
Instructors & Faculty
A-
Financial Resources

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Contact Info
Contact & Location
Phone Number
(610) 499-4000
Location
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013-5792
Setting
Large Suburb
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2022)
Completion Rate (2022)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2022) 5,416
Women 66%
Men 34%
Total Enrollments (2022) 5,416
White 61%
Black or African American 17%
Unknown 7%
Hispanic or Latino 7%
Asian 4%
International (Non-Citizen) 2%
Multiracial 2%
Native American 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2022)
$50,624
Out of State Tuition (2022)
$50,624
Books
$1,332
On Campus Room & Board
$15,200

* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2022) 1,984
Bachelor's 36%
Master's 36%
Doctoral 25%
Certificate 2%
Associate's 1%
Total Awards (2022) 1,984
Healthcare 29%
Human and Social Sciences 22%
Legal and Law 22%
Business 11%
Engineering 7%
Education and Liberal Arts 6%
Mathematics and Science 2%
Computer Technology 1%
Art and Design 0%
Hospitality 0%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
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Accreditation
Accreditation
Accredited By
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized Accreditations
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs (Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology)
  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
  • Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
  • Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
  • Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
  • Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
  • Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
  • Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

Alumni & Student Reviews
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4.375 Based on 2 Reviews
Career Preparation
A+
Students and Culture
A
Facilities
A
Activities and Groups
B+
Career Preparation

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5 Based on 2 Reviews
A+ Excellent

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4.5 Based on 1 Reviews
A Excellent

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Facilities

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4.5 Based on 2 Reviews
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3.5 Based on 0 Reviews
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